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Thunder Rout Lakers, Doncic Injured
3 Apr
Summary
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 28 points in Thunder's rout of Lakers.
- Luka Doncic exited with a left hamstring injury in the third quarter.
- Oklahoma City Thunder won 16 of 17 games, dominating Los Angeles Lakers.

The Oklahoma City Thunder decisively defeated the Los Angeles Lakers with a final score of 139-96 on Thursday night. This significant win saw Shai Gilgeous-Alexander lead the Thunder with 28 points.
Compounding the Lakers' difficulties, NBA's leading scorer Luka Doncic was forced to leave the game in the third quarter due to a left hamstring injury. He is scheduled for an MRI on Friday. Other Lakers contributors included Austin Reaves with 15 points and LeBron James with 13.
Isaiah Joe added 20 points, including six three-pointers, as the Thunder shot an impressive 53.9%. The victory extended Oklahoma City's dominant run to 16 wins in their last 17 games. The Lakers, who had won four straight previously, faced one of their most significant historical defeats.
The Thunder established control early, leading 44-21 after the first quarter and extending their lead to 82-51 by halftime, nearing a franchise record for first-half points. Reserves played throughout the fourth quarter in the blowout. The Lakers will host a rematch on April 7.